The Beginner
Seen it?1985 | 100 min | Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Movie fan Mike has invented a machine with which he is able to take part in every movie which is currently running on his video tape recorder. But he and his friend Tommy are watched while trying out this new device and soon two electronic companies are on their trail to discover the secret of this invention.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sigi Rothemund
- Thomas GottschalkTommy
- Mike KrügerMike
- Anja KruseLinda
- Sylvia EngelmannTommys Freundin
- Ankie LauLing Ling
- Kurt WeinzierlTrainer / Sheriff / Archäologe / Louis XIV. / Pianist
- Gerd BaltusDirektor Kappellusch
- Eiji Kusuhara
- Werner KreindlKommissar
- Jochen BusseZeitungsleser